Jo Scrivner

Women's Fiction writer • YA writer • Software Developer • Pastry Chef • Feminist • Introvert •
I prefer my puns intended.
#AmQuerying #MentalHealthAwareness

[Kelly Malacko @KellyMalacko]

WOMAN ON THE EDGE+IT’S ONE OF US
When the unhomed woman Saria buys coffee for every morning is killed and leaves behind a will naming Saria heir to a family empire, she must discover their connection before she’s charged with murder, or becomes the next victim. #PitDark #A #S #T

[Nina Leon @thisisninaleon]

✨Monthly query critique giveaway✨

I'm excited to give another author the chance to win a query letter critique from me. I'll try to do this as often as my agenting schedule allows.

RT to enter
Closes this Friday

#WritingCommunity #amquerying

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@TobieCarter6190 @KellyMalacko That's a good idea but even that makes my hands cramp up pretty quickly😅 I do like using OneNote on my phone to easily access my digital notes

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 Same😅

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I used to have a word count goal on my previous computer with a certain app, but since I got a new laptop I have more of a page goal (at least 1 or 2 pages every day). Also, since I started doing writing sprints, I guess it's more of a minute spent writing goal.

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 These days I usually listen to playlists from YouTube that reflect the era I'm writing about. But when I'm extra exhausted, I just write in silence, because the background music just makes me sleepier somehow😅

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I REALLY struggle with this😅 I recently started working in sprints which sometimes help, but when I have writer's block it just makes me feel more anxious

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I actually try not to read in the same genre too much when I'm writing, that way I'm more confident that my words and my thoughts are my own. I get too easily influenced by others I guess.

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I prefer writing on my laptop, which I don't always have on me, unfortunately, so it limits my writing opportunities. I only use my notebook for ideas and brainstorming. It bothers me that my handwriting is not as fast as my thoughts, as opposed to typing.

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I wish I could be more of a coffee shop writer! Whenever I write outside of my home, I'm usually able to focus more (I don't get distracted by social media as much), I just don't always have the time to make it happen.

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I still struggle with this. My "writing space" is the same as my usual home office space, which makes it more challenging to just focus on writing and nothing else on my daily to-do list. I do like listening to music (with no lyrics to distract me) to help me get in the mood

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

As a reader, do you prefer a narrative in first-person or third-person?🤔

#WritingCommunity #WritersCafe #readers #readingcommunity #writingq

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

What's the name of the main character in your latest book/WIP?

For an extra point: what do they do for a living?

#WritingCommunity #WritersCafe #Writers #writingq

[Kelly Malacko @KellyMalacko]

@scrivner_jo We have a group chat called #ThrillsandChills Thursday night at 8 pm CST on Twitter if you’re interested. We’re mostly suspense, thriller, horror, and mystery writers, but there’s a great community of active writers. Follow myself and @TobieCarter6190 for more info!

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 Will definitely tune in whenever I can, sounds like a great initiative!

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

Hey everyone! I have decided to return to Twitter and rejoin the #WritingCommunity after a few years break.

I want to connect with writers who are still active and would really appreciate your help and a little push. #Writerlift
I'd be happy to follow back my fellow writers! ✒

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

How many POVs does your latest novel have?
(either published or WIP)

Bonus question: how many POVs do you personally enjoy reading?
#WritingCommunity #wip #Writers #authorscommunity

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@LiamMcKnightly Oh I like that 😃

[Jo Scrivner @scrivner_jo]

@bmackay21 I'd appreciate your support🙋‍♀️❤️